How do you say Arts?

Norfolk! Our thriving arts community will welcome you into their studios, galleries, and performance venues. From the working artists’ studios, to the beautiful Tiffany glass collection at the Chrysler Museum of Art, to live performances at the Harrison Opera house, Chrysler Hall, Wells Theatre, historic Attucks Theatre, Generic Theatre or NARO Expanded Cinema, you’ll find a multitude of opportunities to enrich your creative spirit.

Things To Do

African American History in Norfolk

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Events

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

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The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Wonder Wednesdays Series

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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Trivia Night

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Evan Honer

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Summer Art Camp

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The Last Battleship

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Secrets of the Sea

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d’Art Pottery Camp

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Laufey: A Night at the Symphony

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Descendents at The NorVa

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First Fridays: No B.S. Brass Band

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Ocean View Beach Party

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Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP Release w/ 95Leo + Ruven at The Annex

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Paws & Popsicles

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Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

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Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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ERT Field Day

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Zoo Tales

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Dress Like a Conductor Day

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End of Summer Bash at the Virginia Zoo

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Wild Tykes

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Tour de ORF

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Little Zoo

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Pub Quiz

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Run Your Best Mile

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Sunset Yoga on BB-64

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Story Time at COVA

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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The English Beat

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Ocean View Country Night and VIP Crew Party

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Family Twilight Trek- Owls

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Lua Flora + The Hookz at The Annex

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Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds

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Crazy In Love: The Ultimate Beyoncé Tribute

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Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

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Vision Board Creations

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Vision Board Creations

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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STL Book Club “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy

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Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

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Fireside Collective at The Annex

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Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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Member Night – Conservation

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The Vault – LENS ERT: A local Photography Exhibit of the Elizabeth River Trail

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Restaurants

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The High Cup

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350 Grace

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Norfolk Taphouse

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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